The Exceptional Gargoyles of the Segovia Cathedral

The Exceptional Gargoyles of the Segovia Cathedral

  The Cathedral of Segovia (Spain) was built between the 16th and 18th centuries. It is considered one of the best surviving examples of 16th century Gothic architecture. In 1520, the cathedral suffered severe damage and plans were made to rebuild it or raise a...
The Amazing Gargoyles of Aachen Cathedral

The Amazing Gargoyles of Aachen Cathedral

  Today’s entry is dedicated to the gargoyles of Aachen, a German city with one of the most beautiful and extraordinary monuments in the world: the Cathedral and its magnificent Palatine Chapel, a marvel of history and art. Construction of the chapel began...
The Exuberant Beauty of Gargoyle Wings

The Exuberant Beauty of Gargoyle Wings

  There are many characteristics, traits, and common elements that appear in most gargoyles, especially in monsters, demons, and fantastic animals. Today we are going to look at another unique and important feature that’s probably the most decorative element in...
Gargoyles and their Small Companions

Gargoyles and their Small Companions

  On many buildings you often see gargoyles accompanied by small creatures. Today we’re going to discuss these little creatures and I’ll show you a fantastic example of this type in the lovely French city of Narbonne. Gargoyles often include small...
The Anthropomorph in Gargoyles: Part Two

The Anthropomorph in Gargoyles: Part Two

  As we saw in the first post about the anthropomorph, this is one of the most commonly represented figures in gargoyles. In this second post, we are going to talk about their interesting symbolism. Let’s remember that anthropomorphs are half human, animals...